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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.74, 14,140.41 and 6,269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.74, 14,140.41 and 6,269.17 is: 8,653.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.74 : 14,140.41 = 6,269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.74/14,140.41 = 6,269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.74x = 14,140.41 × 6,269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.74x = 88,648,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,648,634.16/10,244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.09

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